The answer might surprise you.

Many people believe that it is illegal to pick the Texas state flower, the bluebonnet. This is a rumor and there is no law that protects bluebonnets from being picked. However, there are some safety and conservation guidelines we should all follow when enjoying Texas wildflowers.

We all know how fortunate we are to live in Texas, particularly in the springtime. With warm, sunny days and cool evenings, the spring months in Texas are the perfect time to get outside and explore the natural environment around us. Our state’s natural resources are so plentiful that the hardest thing may be choosing what activity to do. Below are some ideas about what to do and where to do it.

Aquifers supply much of our water supply, but how much do you really know about them?

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 20-26. 

Readers of this blog are dedicated to taking care of Texas, but don’t forget to get out and enjoy our state, too.

The Rio Grande is a river with a history as deep as the canyons it cuts.

Enjoy being outdoors without those pesky pests!

You work hard to Take Care of Texas. But don’t forget to get out and enjoy the state we all love so much. This app from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department can help you find ways to explore the outdoors.

Some insects can be a boon to your garden. Find out which ones, and how to attract them.